Non-primary publications, Some major types of non-primary publications, Scientometrics
How to write scientific papers before you begin, How to decide where to send a MS for publication ,how to select a journal for your publication
The structure of a primary scientific article, How to compose – The Title , The delicate art of deciding about Authorship
How to write – Addresses, The Abstract?, The Introduction, The material & methods, Results, Discussion, Other Parts: acknowledgements, & appendices, etc., How to cite & compile – References
The writing process : how to write the first version?, Preparing the final version, How to submit a paper?, Scientific editing process
How to interact with editor, how to write Revisions, What happens with the MS after acceptance?
Technical editing, Proofreading, What to do with a published paper? How to write Conference proceedings paper, Review article, Book chapter
The theory and practice of presenting data in graphical form
The basic principles of economy, clarity, and integrity
Old types of graphs to avoid, new graph types: dot plot, scatterplot matrix, conditional plot
How to design effective graphs
How to use R Statistical software graphical analysis and presentation
How to use SPSS Statistical software graphical analysis and presentation
How to use STATA Statistical software graphical analysis and presentation
Preparation and planning, steps in developing a talk
Medium/Tools for giving a talk
Theory and practice of poster design
Introduction to communicating to Non Scientists
Use of Web 2.0 tools to disseminate research
How to design posters for national and international conferences
How to participate in conferences & networking
Proposal Writing
1. Introduction
2. Module Objectives
3. Why a research proposal?
4. What is the reader looking for in your proposal?
5. Developing the Structure of a research proposal
6. Presentation Style
7. Final Product
8. Main Reasons Why Proposals Get Rejected
Thesis Defense
1. Introduction
2. Module Objectives
3. The Purpose of an Oral Examination
4. General Steps during an Oral Examination
5. Questions Commonly Asked During an Oral Examination
6. Tips to Make an Oral Examination a Success